IIARD International Institute of Academic Research and Development

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MEDICAL EVALUATION AND PHYSICAL REPORT (IJMEPR )

E-ISSN 2579-0498
P-ISSN 2695-2181
VOL. 8 NO. 2 2024
DOI: https://doi.org/10.56201/ijmepr.v8.no2.2024.pg62.70

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Resting ECG Characteristics Among Professional Male Footballers in Nigeria: Assessing the Prevalence of Abnormalities Using Current Guideline

Chibuike Eze Nwafor, & Chukwuemeka Agi

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Abstract

This study aimed at evaluating the prevalence of abnormal electrocardiographic (ECG) patterns in male footballers who are preparing for competition assessing the need for screening program for conditions that leads to sudden cardiac death (SCD) among athletes.

keywords:

Electrocardiogram, professional, male footballers, sudden cardiac death, athlete

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